“Conversions of historic homes in Bethel and Lewiston into residential developments, along with the preservation of a century-old former lifesaving station in Kittery, were recognized by Maine Preservation.

Other honorees include the restoration of the Boyd Block, at 178 Middle St. in Portland’s Old Port. Portland real estate management, investment and development firm East Brown Cow and Kentucky hotel operator Commonwealth Hotels last year unveiled the expansion of East Brown Cow’s Docent’s Collection hospitality portfolio with the addition of 16 lofts at the Boyd Block. Dating back to 1867, the project included converting the upper stories into short- and long-stay units.”